Executive Director of Nursing

Our client is seeking a passionate and strategic Executive Director of Allied Health & Nursing to lead a dynamic academic department focused on preparing future healthcare professionals. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for program excellence, faculty development, student success, and community partnerships.

If you’re an experienced nursing leader who thrives in an academic setting and enjoys shaping programs that directly impact regional healthcare needs, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting difference.

• Establish and execute a long-term vision for nursing and allied health programs
• Lead department operations aligned with institutional goals and community needs
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing academic environment
• Represent the department with internal leadership, external partners, and accrediting bodies

• Oversee Nursing, CNA, and Allied Health programs to ensure quality and compliance
• Guide curriculum development aligned with state, regional, and national standards
• Maintain accreditation and lead self-study and reporting processes
• Ensure strong student outcomes through program evaluation and continuous improvement

• Hire, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty
• Lead faculty meetings, training, and professional development initiatives
• Support teaching excellence and adherence to academic policies
• Manage faculty workload, scheduling, and performance evaluations

• Oversee advising strategies for pre-nursing and current students
• Manage student concerns and ensure a supportive learning environment
• Coordinate licensure documentation and readiness
• Support student retention, progression, and completion

• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and advisory committees
• Develop articulation agreements with other institutions
• Represent programs at local and state levels
• Align academic offerings with workforce needs

• Develop and manage department budget
• Oversee program scheduling and course planning
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and accreditation requirements
• Coordinate program reviews and institutional effectiveness initiatives

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Idaho & Oregon or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience
• Experience in nursing leadership, education, or program administration
• Strong understanding of budgeting and academic operations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• PhD in Nursing or Master’s in Nursing with additional leadership experience
• Experience as a nurse educator or academic program leader
• Background in curriculum development and accreditation processes
• Ability to qualify as an approved Nursing Director (OSBN)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• Primarily office-based with occasional teaching and clinical instruction
• May require standing, walking, and light-to-moderate lifting in clinical settings
• Occasional travel, evening, or weekend commitments for meetings and events

• Opportunity to shape the future of nursing education
• Strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Direct impact on student success and community health outcomes

$100,000 to $111,000 per year annual salary.